Vegetables to grow in february in Moradabad up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Moradabad, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Bhagupur, Bilari, Chandausi, Dilari, Kanth, Moradabad, Mundapande, Thakurdwara, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season and the start of Zaid preparations, so irrigation is critical as soil moisture starts to decrease. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Moradabad district for the month of February. This guide explains:

• Which crops should be sown now,
• Which crops should be raised in nurseries and when to transplant them,
• Which seeds can be sown directly without nurseries, and
• When nursery plants should be transplanted if they are ready.

You will get this information block-wise in the guide so you can easily decide what to do in February according to your area.

What fields typically look like early february

• Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, mustard, potato and wheat are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi) and coriander (dhaniya) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Lentil (masoor) and gram (chana) continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Moradabad show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (February)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of February, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in February, farmers can increase their income.

Let’s Start in February – Crop + Method + Advantage

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhagupur Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, fenugreek, radish, spinach.
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal seedlings.
• Why & How:
• These crops thrive in February's mild weather in Moradabad.
• Ensure proper spacing for optimal growth and yield.
• Advantage: Timely sowing leads to healthy crops and good market prices in Moradabad district.

🌾 Bilari Block

• Sow now: Carrot, beetroot, turnip.
• Prepare nursery: Okra, bottle gourd for summer.
• Why & How:
• Root vegetables benefit from well-drained soil.
• Start summer vegetable nurseries early to get a head start.
• Advantage: Diversified crop portfolio for sustained income in Moradabad.

🌾 Chandausi Block

• Sow now: Garlic, onion sets.
• Transplant: Cabbage seedlings.
• Why & How:
• Garlic and onions need well-prepared beds and timely irrigation.
• Cabbage benefits from cool weather and sufficient nutrients.
• Advantage: High-value crops with good market demand in Moradabad region.

🌾 Dilari Block

• Sow now: Peas, beans.
• Prepare field: For cucurbits (melon, cucumber).
• Why & How:
• Legumes enrich soil with nitrogen.
• Prepare raised beds for cucurbits to prevent waterlogging.
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and early cucurbit production in Moradabad.

🌾 Kanth Block

• Sow now: Potato.
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings.
• Why & How:
• Potato requires well-drained soil and proper fertilization.
• Select healthy tomato seedlings for transplanting.
• Advantage: Important cash crops with potential for high yields in Moradabad.

🌾 Moradabad Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, spinach.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, cabbage.
• Why & How:
• Ensure proper soil preparation before sowing.
• Use organic manure for better growth.
• Advantage: Quick harvest and good market price.

🌾 Mundapande Block

• Sow now: Mustard, fenugreek.
• Prepare nursery: For summer vegetables.
• Why & How:
• Mustard and fenugreek thrive in cool climate.
• Prepare nursery beds with proper drainage.
• Advantage: Early harvest and good returns.

🌾 Thakurdwara Block

• Sow now: Peas, beans.
• Prepare field: For pumpkin, gourd.
• Why & How:
• Legumes improve soil fertility.
• Prepare the field with organic manure.
• Advantage: Soil enrichment and good yield.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, powdery mildew
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Aphids, whitefly, early blight
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips, especially new growth.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/plants to stop spread.
  
• For aphids, try strong water jet or neem-based sprays initially.
  
• Keep fields clean of weeds; they can harbor pests.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 10-15 days, or as needed based on soil moisture and crop type.
  
• Irrigate in the morning to allow foliage to dry before night, reducing fungal diseases.
  
• Ensure good drainage, especially for potato and winter vegetables, to prevent root diseases.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to conserve moisture and control weeds, beneficial for newly planted crops.
  

Conclusion

February in Moradabad is all about smart transition:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like peas, cabbage, and cauliflower.
  
• Start sowing early summer vegetables: Bhindi (Okra), Lauki (Bottle Gourd), Torai (Ridge Gourd), Karela (Bitter Gourd), and Cucumber.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised seedlings of summer brinjal, tomato, and chilli at correct spacing.
  
• Prepare beds and ensure proper irrigation for newly planted summer crops.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, and provide light, timely irrigation as temperatures rise.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—clearing winter crops, planting short-duration summer greens for early cash, and setting up main summer vegetables for stability—you’ll enter the summer growing season strong, steady, and profitable.